Astrantia Sparkling Stars White
£15.00
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notes
With its pincushion-like umbels of gleaming white flowers, surrounded by white bracts, Astrantia Sparkling Stars White is marvellously refined in its detail, working well in both cottage and contemporary garden schemes. The flowers attract native pollinators, and can be enjoyed as cut flowers, both fresh and dried. Position with grasses for a dreamy, textured planting.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 2L
- Eventual height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
With its pincushion-like umbels of gleaming white flowers, surrounded by white bracts, Astrantia Sparkling Stars White is marvellously refined in its detail, working well in both cottage and contemporary garden schemes. The flowers attract native pollinators, and can be enjoyed as cut flowers, both fresh and dried. Position with grasses for a dreamy, textured planting.
Insights
Astrantias are clump-forming herbaceous perennials that have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as Melancholy Gentleman, Hattie's Pincushion and the more well known Masterwort.
Details
Flowers: June – September
Planting
- Well drained, light soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Hardy
- Sheltered
Care
- Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants.
- Cut foliage and flowers back as they become untidy in late summer and more foliage will appear.
- Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding.
Glossary